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Chennai Times 30 Most Desirable Women of 2018

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Some women have all what it takes: beauty, brains, sex appeal, panache, verve, and a great body of work. Men find them irresistibly hot, interesting, worthy of admiration, and, obviously, desirable. Here they are — Chennai Times 30 Most Desirable Women Of 2018...

Aishwarya Rajesh
She has found a spot in the Chennai Times Most Desirable Women list for the last three years. And with good reason. She’s now one of the industry’s most sought-after leading ladies. Little wonder, then, that the actress has been voted Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2018. Tell her this, and she is speechless for a second. “Ennala namba mudila,” she says, and adds, “I thought you people will give some title called ‘Promising Actor of 2018’ or something (laughs). Desirable-aa… nijamava? (smiles).” And that was how, as this dusky beauty prepped for a special shoot with us, she got talking to us, revealing a side that not many are aware of. Heartbreak, desirable people in the industry... she speaks about them all, and even tells us that she hasn’t lucked out in love, yet. We let her roll, then... (BCCL)

Aishwarya Rajesh
She has found a spot in the Chennai Times Most Desirable Women list for the last three years. And with good reason. She’s now one of the industry’s most sought-after leading ladies. Little wonder, then, that the actress has been voted Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2018. Tell her this, and she is speechless for a second. “Ennala namba mudila,” she says, and adds, “I thought you people will give some title called ‘Promising Actor of 2018’ or something (laughs). Desirable-aa… nijamava? (smiles).” And that was how, as this dusky beauty prepped for a special shoot with us, she got talking to us, revealing a side that not many are aware of. Heartbreak, desirable people in the industry... she speaks about them all, and even tells us that she hasn’t lucked out in love, yet. We let her roll, then... (BCCL)

Samantha AkkineniClaim to fame: Last year, the Chennai ponnu pulled off a complex character in U-Turn and essayed notable roles in Nadigaiyar Thilagam and Irumbu Thirai.Relationship Status: Her marriage to Tollywood star Naga Chaitanya is what fairytale romance is made of.Desirability Quotient: A smile that can melt a million hearts, and a go-getter attitude. (BCCL)

Samantha AkkineniClaim to fame: Last year, the Chennai ponnu pulled off a complex character in U-Turn and essayed notable roles in Nadigaiyar Thilagam and Irumbu Thirai.Relationship Status: Her marriage to Tollywood star Naga Chaitanya is what fairytale romance is made of.Desirability Quotient: A smile that can melt a million hearts, and a go-getter attitude. (BCCL)

Anukreethy VasClaim to fame: The fbb Colors Femina Miss India World 2018 went on to represent India at Miss World 2018. This Trichy lass is truly an inspiration for several girls out there.Relationship Status: It’s hard to believe that this young beauty queen is single.Desirability Quotient: She’s confident and has a definite sense of style. (BCCL)

Anukreethy VasClaim to fame: The fbb Colors Femina Miss India World 2018 went on to represent India at Miss World 2018. This Trichy lass is truly an inspiration for several girls out there.Relationship Status: It’s hard to believe that this young beauty queen is single.Desirability Quotient: She’s confident and has a definite sense of style. (BCCL)

Keerthy SureshClaim to fame: While she had her fair share of commercial releases last year, her portrayal of the legendary actress Savitri in Nadigaiyar Thilagam established her as a solid performer.Relationship Status: With so much happening on the work front, who has time for love?Desirability Quotient: That ‘homely girl’ tag and that innocent smile. (BCCL)

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Keerthy SureshClaim to fame: While she had her fair share of commercial releases last year, her portrayal of the legendary actress Savitri in Nadigaiyar Thilagam established her as a solid performer.Relationship Status: With so much happening on the work front, who has time for love?Desirability Quotient: That ‘homely girl’ tag and that innocent smile. (BCCL)

Yashika AannandClaim to fame: After her stint inside the Bigg Boss house, Yashika’s signed on a bunch of films, including one with her housemate Mahat.Relationship Status: By her own admission, she’s waiting for the right man to come in her life.Desirability quotient: She’s got spunk, she’s got style, and she was our Most Desirable Woman on TV 2018! (BCCL)

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Yashika Aannand

Yashika AannandClaim to fame: After her stint inside the Bigg Boss house, Yashika’s signed on a bunch of films, including one with her housemate Mahat.Relationship Status: By her own admission, she’s waiting for the right man to come in her life.Desirability quotient: She’s got spunk, she’s got style, and she was our Most Desirable Woman on TV 2018! (BCCL)

Trisha
Claim to fame: While she made her Mollywood debut last year with Nivin Pauly’s Hey Jude, her performance as Jaanu in 96 touched many a heart.Relationship Status: Though Trisha had been in a relationship earlier, she’s now busy ruling her fans’ hearts.Desirability Quotient: Her million-dollar smile, her flawless skin and her love for the four-legged beings. (BCCL)

Trisha
Claim to fame: While she made her Mollywood debut last year with Nivin Pauly’s Hey Jude, her performance as Jaanu in 96 touched many a heart.Relationship Status: Though Trisha had been in a relationship earlier, she’s now busy ruling her fans’ hearts.Desirability Quotient: Her million-dollar smile, her flawless skin and her love for the four-legged beings. (BCCL)

Oviya
Claim to fame: The darling of the TV masses, Oviya raised quite a few eyebrows when the teaser of her 90ml released. She’s got her hands full with a few big projects in Kollywood.Relationship Status: She’s rumoured to be in a relationship with her Bigg Boss housemate Arav.Desirability Quotient: She doesn’t mince words, and we’d swipe her right for that badass attitude! (BCCL)

Oviya
Claim to fame: The darling of the TV masses, Oviya raised quite a few eyebrows when the teaser of her 90ml released. She’s got her hands full with a few big projects in Kollywood.Relationship Status: She’s rumoured to be in a relationship with her Bigg Boss housemate Arav.Desirability Quotient: She doesn’t mince words, and we’d swipe her right for that badass attitude! (BCCL)

Aditi Rao Hydari
Claim to fame: She teamed up with the master filmmaker Mani Ratnam again in 2018, and now, Aditi is busy with Mysskin’s Psycho and Dhanush’s next in Kollywood.Relationship Status: Her ideal boyfriend is someone who has self respect and a sense of humour. Know somebody who fits the bill?Desirability Quotient: Everything about her is regal! (BCCL)

Aditi Rao Hydari
Claim to fame: She teamed up with the master filmmaker Mani Ratnam again in 2018, and now, Aditi is busy with Mysskin’s Psycho and Dhanush’s next in Kollywood.Relationship Status: Her ideal boyfriend is someone who has self respect and a sense of humour. Know somebody who fits the bill?Desirability Quotient: Everything about her is regal! (BCCL)

Sai Pallavi
Claim to fame: This Rowdy Baby has two big ticket films in Tamil and Malayalam each — Suriya’s NGK and Fahadh Faasil’s next.Relationship Status: She’s reportedly not keen to get married because she wants to be with her parents and take care of them. Doting daughter, no?Desirability quotient: Her incredible dance moves, her love for no-makeup look, and a contagious smile. (BCCL)

Sai Pallavi
Claim to fame: This Rowdy Baby has two big ticket films in Tamil and Malayalam each — Suriya’s NGK and Fahadh Faasil’s next.Relationship Status: She’s reportedly not keen to get married because she wants to be with her parents and take care of them. Doting daughter, no?Desirability quotient: Her incredible dance moves, her love for no-makeup look, and a contagious smile. (BCCL)